US Bridges

US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 1.87 MI E US 65-LAKEVILLA · Structure no. 000000000007184

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,602
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,602 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesUS 82-11 Lm 1.87
CrossesDitch Bayou
Location1.87 MI E US 65-LAKEVILLA
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.26944, -91.22175
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,602 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou carry?

About 8,602 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 82-11 Lm 1.87 over Ditch Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.